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Journal 1. . SMt VOLUME XXXI. COLUMBUS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1841. NUMBER 37. PUBLISHED BY CHARLES SCOTT, Tic a week during tk Set ion of the LegiiUturo, and Weekly tke remainder of the year. At three Dollars a year,lnvarlaltly In advance. Office on corner of High and Town ttreete, Butt let' Building. COLUMBUS: TIIURSWAV, FEUIIUARV 25, 1811. LEGISLATIVE PItOCEEDlNGS. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The Senate have wasted nearly the whole of this live long day, in the discussion of a resolution to admit John C. Wright within the bar to take part in the consideration of his claims to the seat occupied by O. IV. Holmes. The resolution was introduced by Gen. Green, and should have been adopted by the majority of the Senate without demur. Instead of doing so, they res in ted the proposition, pertinaciously, and the motion was only got rid of for the day by being laid upon the table. The House has passed the bill to punish pipe laying and other Locofoco practices without amendment or debate. The Whigs were glad to secure even such a concession to their faith and principles, from their opponents. The act forms a crude nnd undigested mass of absurdities, but it was deemed the safest course to adopt it precisely as it came from the Senate. Had it gone back to that body, it would not have been returned before the fourth of July, and then what a hue and cry would have been raised against the Whigs for opposing the preservation of the purity of elections. Besides, the prompt action of the House has saved the inlliction of four Buncombe speeches upon the empty chairs, from the four Locofoco great guns, respectively, Brough, Bart-ley, Jenkins and Morris, who were panting to fritter away another week of the session for nothing. MR. TAYLOR, OF THE SENATE. This hero of the "sock and buskin," who plays the mountebank in the Senate, much in the same fashion as he formerly exhibited himself to such wondering audiences as could be collected at country taverns, at a shilling a nighl, publishes a communication in Monday's Statesman, in reference to his speech on the camp meeting bill, in which he is pleased to express his opinion, "that the editor of the Journal, (our humble "self,) stands convicted as a public liar, and he "deserves, at the hands of every honorable man, "all the scorn and contempt due a convicted fcl-"on."This is tho language of vulgarity and blackguardism, and shall be dismissed in brief terms. If lying were felony, the Senator, (we can't say in parliamentary phrase, the gentleman,) from Licking, would have been hung before he had ever had an opportunity of forbidding the passage of the bill to protect religious meetings. So far as the mere question of veracity between us as individuals is concerned, we are willing to balance our own against his any day. Nor indeed, should we be afraid to take an appeal to the Senator's own constituents, who, under the whip and spur of party drill, and amid the excitements in which such small fry as himself may have been measurably forgotten, could only be persuaded to save his neck from tho guillotine by the lean majority of thirty or forty votes, although they mustered near two hundred and fifty on the general ticket. Upon a second inquiry among our friends in the Senate, wo find their recollections and impressions conformable to our own, and we are satisfied that we were not mistaken in the notice which we took originally of Mr. Taylor's remarks. At least, they were of such a character that they have never been reported for the Statesman, nor would he dare publish them as they were delivered in the Senate. It is easy to deny what ho did say, and call others by abusive names for exposing him, but even he, with all the unblushing impudence acquired in the school which he has exchanged for politics and legislation, dare not submit his own version of his language in the Senate to tho scrutiny of those who remember the spoken speech. Wo wish ho would. If it did not stand the test of a comparison, he rould belter back out of it by imitating the example of nis menu Hartley, lit tne otlicr House, who, in a similar predicament explained by saying that his written speech contained what he wished to be understood as having intended to say, than by casting theatrical rejections upon us. Wo gather the following statistics from the Abstract of the State Boaid of Equalization and other sources. No. of arret nf land in this Slate tiihjecl to taxa linn, 11 19,037,273. No. of acres in IBM 1-5. when tho last Male r.uoaliiaiton was made, was 17,023, 855. The average value per (ir.ro, as equalized by the late uoaru, is about tares aollars fortyfour cents, making the aggregate valuation of all I lie farming lands in the Slate, only S(!7,4'.)3, 303 whereas the actual value thereol, in the opinion ot competent judges, oan- not be much less than $3!)0,000,000. This disere- riancy is occasioned by the practice of appraising our anils, wiihoul reference to the improvements thereon, regarding Ihem it in a state of nature; and besides, it it inid lo lie the praclioe of ihe county appraisers, to make the aggregate value of the lands in their respective counties at low as may he, thereby to lessen their proportionate share of the Slale taxes as much at possible. Tbit system has a tendenry to give Ihe eiuzens oi our sister Mates a very erroneout opinion ot ine actual weaitn or una commonwealth. The (rand total valuation of all real eatate, Indu cing rity and town property, in Hut Slate, it let down at Jr5'J9, 151,715, while Ihe pertonal properly it appraised at nearly in Irue value. Thut ere 334.112 horses in the Sine valued at jtl3.StU.4GU; there are 616,884 cattle, valued at $4,375,504; then are 5,704 pleasure carnages, valued st $1ju.5I1; and nier chant t capital and money at interest, 58,757,450. in imji-o, ine Brand imal valuation or all real is tale, as equalized, was $73,932,892; the present grand total valuation being en Increase of $25,221,853, franklin roiinly, in lb. 14-5, wai placed on the dupli cale at $2,098,388, for the grand total valuation oi her real estate, at equalized. She is now ant down at 3.823,619, being an increase of 91,135,121. In 1834-5, the whole number of acres returned, wai 3,iH,S8H; the whole number now Is 331,450 being deduction of 0,838 sores. In 1834-5, the value per acre, as equalized, was R5 il is now $0.78.4. We shall give Ihe value, per acre, and the grand aggr& gate tor each county, at the earliest opportunity ANOTHER ILLUSTRATION OF LOCOFOCO PRINCIPLES. Upon an examination of the affairs of the Franklin Bank of Baltimore, which recently fail ed, a nolo of Richard M. Johnson's the Locofoco Vice President of tho United Stales, for the snug sum of 5000; was found among its assets, urn how these Locolocoa do hate the banks OPINIONS IN THE COUNTRY. Extract of a letter from Seneca county, dated February vttt, mil. "There is much talk here about banks and the currency. i.very body has something to say on le subject, and all are looking to Columbus for some plan of relief from our present difficulties. like tne Stale Dank, plan introduced into the Le gislature, not becauso I am in favor of paper money instead of gold and silver, but because I hould like to have good paper, it we have any. am sick ol this better currencu, which my old Jackson friends have been promising so long. I was opposed to the United States Bank, and went nil Gen. Jackson on this question; and was m favor of the State banks recommended by his ad ministration, because 1 thought we could manage our own allairs better than to trust them to a cen tral monster institution. I now see I was hum- ugged; for after putting down the U. S. Bank, they are now trying to put down State institutions to make room for a new central power, called the Sub-Treasury, pledged to carry on the war against State rights. And what has been the final consequence! Tho effect among us is to be seen in such abortions as the Manhattan Bank, the Gallipolis, Circleville, German Bank of Woos- ter, Canton, Washington Library Association, and West Union Banks, taking tho place of our old alo banks. I liese institutions, with .the excep tion perhaps of the Canton Bank, have all been revived and started under the auspices of my old ackson, bank-hating friends, nnd I have been told that the last has been sustained by forced aid from a high official quarter, for the last two years. 1'rom what 1 can see, 1 do not think that ther States have been more fortunato than we have. "One thing is very certain, this state of affairs must be changed. We can't stand it. I find it iflicult to carry on a trade with my neighbors in any thing. If they sell for money, the probability is beforo they get a chance to pay their debts with it, or when they wish to buy some littlo af fair for their families, the bank has failed, and the money is good for nothing. I see this every ay, and from the remarks I hear dropped from most every mouth, it will cost anv set ol men dear who pursue a course to fix these things on the country, I can assure you that the people un- erstand it. Mr. from 1 ilhn, was here the other day, nnd began his talk about theso matters after the old sort, but he was soon hushed up by some of his old party friends. Ho was told that Monies and words would do veru well, when they meant anything but that reform and democracy, as practiced by Gov. Shannon and his Binghampton and Gallipolis friends, meant any thing but rent reform and democracy it was all humbug. 1 his waking up of public sentiment argues well, I received a number of the State Journal containing the Bank bill which you sent me, and have seen several ot the papers since. send a three dollar bill, and it it is good Tor any ting when it gets down to Columbus, I wish you to subscribe for the paper for me. I feel the same anxiety to have Whig democracy circulate, that I used to feel to uphold Jacksomsra. I always meant to be found a straight forward Jcffer- sonian, constitutional Democrat, or Republican, and the sooner we all get on the old platform, the better will it be for the country." OHIO'S REPRESENTATIVES AT WASHING TON. When Gen. Harrison visited tho Senate Cham ber, in the Capitol, on his arrival at Washington, the Vice President, Mr. Benton, Mr. Calhoun, and other Van Burcn members of the Senate crowded around him, to tender him their respects and give him a cordial shake of the hand. But there wero two individuals present, who, with hang-dog, sneaking visages, kept at a distance, and refused to recognize, or exchango salutations with the venerable chief, who has been called to the Executive Chief Magistracy of this great Republic, by the frco and intelligent voices of the people. Header, who do you think they were! The United Slates Scnato continues to fill up. James W. Moreiikad was elected at the last mo ment of the session, by tho Legislature of Ken tucky, lo succeed Mr. Crittenden for the term of six years from tho 4lh of March next. Hon. Jacob II . Miller of Mornstown, has been elected for the like period, by tho Lcgista ture of INcw Jersey, to lill the place mado vacant by the expiration of the term of Garret D, Wall. Mr. U'ebster resigned his scat in the Senate on the 2'id inst. Notice to that clfcct having been previously given to the Legislature ol Massachn setts, the Hon. Kufus Choate of Essex, had been unanimously nominated in a caucus of Whig mem bcrs, to succeed him. The Legislature of Virginia have finally agreed upon the third of March, as the day on which the two Houses will proeccd to the election of a Senator in the place of Mr. Koano. Upon the election of a Senator in Virginia, tho Se nate will be full with the exception of the seat lately occupied by Mr. Grundy, dec d. The Senate of Pennsylvania have adopted o resolution to suspend the penalties of the exist' ing law against banks, for the period of forty days. The House will concur, and in tho moan time somo measure to meet the exigences of the times will he brought forward and matured. 17" Gen. lUnmsoN has left Washington for a few days, on a visit 10 lui friends in irgtnia. For tin OLito 8tale Journal. WEBD'S PATENT BUHNER, Oil CAMPIIINE LAMP. Soma two montht since, while in Cincinnati, 1 had an opportunity of testing Ihe excellence of ibis lm provemenl in the art of "light-giving." Mr. Noblo had established one nf these Lamps in hit bar-room. which excited Ihe highly favorable attention of ever one. In my presence Dr. Locke, avowedly the best cnemist in me western country pernaps in tne united Stales, gave il, as hit opinion, after a careful examination, that il was the belt and cheapest lamp in existence. A few nigliti since, Mr. Gav. Ihe agent for tlili improvement, placed one of lhe.se Lamps on the post nelore the door ol the American Motel, lit minis, in thai position, were more perceptible than when ex hibited in a room. Il gave s brilliant, sun-like light, altogether superior to I lie oil Lamps in Ihe neighbor hood; and, nccnnling to Mr. Gay, wat less expensive, by one-half, than any one of ihem. The " paten burner" u entitled, not merely to Ihe eonsiderallu but lo Ihe generous patronage of the public. To-iiiglit, (Thursday,) the slorkhulders nf the patent, lor tins Male, are to meet and arrange all mat ters with Mr, bay, regarding the shares yet reinaimn; unsold. I am, as I subscribe myself, A TRAVELER, REPORT Of the Standing Committee on Public Institutions, rela tive to JJIacks and Mulattoet. PRESENTED BV MR. W ATKINS. Houoe or Representatives, Feb. 9, 1841. Mr. Walkins, from the standing committee on Public Institutions, to which the subject had been referred, made ihe following Report. The Standing committee on Public Institutions, to horn were referred Ihe petitions and memorials of ndry citizens of Ohio, pravmg for the passage of a law repealing all laws imposing disabilities or reslric- nns on black and mulatto persona, and tor a repeal of " every statute denying or withholding any right privilege from black persons which are enjoyed by liitea:" alse, for an extension of the rights of trial by jury, and to give colored children the privileges of the common School law, have had the same under consideration, and now report: I hat they have given to the different propositions contained in Ihe memorials and petitions, that call) I Ji 1 . :.l : . iiu uiBidnniunniD uuooiuerauon wnicn tne important f the subject demands, and have arrived at ihe con elusion, that it is improper and inexpedient, at thii lime, to take any legislative aciion upon Ihe matter In coming to Ibis conclusion, il is proper that the committee should briefly assign the reasons upon hich the report ts lounded, and to tins end they in- ite the considerate reflection of all parlies, of what ever name or character. The majority of ihe committee (one member dis senting,) are fully aware lhat, for several years past, this subject lias, at each succeeding session, been brought to the notice of the Legislature. Various reports have, at different times, been submitted, all of Inch unilormly concur in the impropriety ol grant ing the prayers of the petitioners, respectable as they may be. Although the arguments set forth in said re ports, are, in the opinion ot the committee, abundant- conclusive, they have not been ol a character suffi cient to convince a portion of the people of Ohio. 1 ins we Inter from me lact, that ihey still coniintie, as we suppose they have the right to do, lo petition pon Ihe same subject, 1 he lact cannot, for a mo ment, be doubled, that upon the subject nf domestic avery, a strong, united and Inflexible opposition is enlertained,.by a majority of the people of Ohio. lis existence within the limits of Hits Mate, is very properly prohibited by our Constitution, It has but few, very tew, advocates among the intelligent and philan- rnpic citizens ot this Mate. 1 hey are treemen in all their feelings. The language of the Constitution eclares, that neither slavery nor involuntary servi tude shall he permitted within Ihe Stale; and great care was obviously taken by the framen of that instrument, to guard, as far as possible, against the in troduction of a black population within the limits of Ihe Mate, I o show mat such was the policy enter tained by the founders of our State Government, ihe Constitution provides thai no indenture of any negro or mulatto, made and execuled out of the Slate ; or, if made in Ihe Mate, when the term nf serviludeexceedi one year, shall be of the least validity, except tbnse given in the case oi apprenticeship!. This provituon in the Constitution shows that it was not only Ibeir design to prohibit the introduciion, within the State, of negroes, as slaves, but also against the introduction f a free black population. If euch had not been Ihe vident design, to strike at Ihe root of everv incentive to the introduction of a black population, might we not presume that that inilrutnent would have been so framed as to give to the colored population the same immunities and privileges as are enjoyed by Ihe whiles I The clause of the Constitution to which reference has been made, clearly proves that a distinciion was sought to be mainiained, so far as ihe relative rights ol our citizens are Drought into question, between Ihe while and black population nf Ohio. Even though Ihe committee were fully satisfied lhat the motives which govern the memorialists, are founded in philan thropy and an honest leal, they would be compelled, by a sense of duly, thus publicly to declare the opinion entertained by Ihem, that the lime has not yet come may never come when wisdom and common prudence would recommend an alteration in the existing laws, regulating blacks and mulalines, unless to make them stronger. Were the committee even individually friendly to the consummation of the measure! proposed by the inemorialiiti, Ihey would feel bound In pause before imparling to it their official sanction. There are many powerful reasons, independent of pub lic opinion, (which remains unchanged on this sub ject,) to induce the cninmiitee lo report unfavorably lo Die wishes ot the petitioners, which reason! shall be et forth before closing this report. I he Constitution ot Uhio has denied to blacks ihe exercise of the highest prerogative of freemen the elective franchise. In Ihe 1st section of Ihe 4ih article of lhat instrument, it is expressly provided, that, " all while male inhabitants above the age of 21 years, having resided In Ihe Slate one year next preceding the election, and who nave paid, or are charged with, a Stale or county tax, shall enjoy the right of an elector," &e. From hence the conclusion ii irresinihlv drawn, that it was intended to deny lo the black popu lation a participation in muse prif ueges, no matter what their situation, at it regarded weahh, &c. Various lawt have been enacted under the Consti tution, imposing disabilities upin the colored population. As early as 180 1, a law was passed, and which is still in force, imposing restraints upon the emigra tion of colored persons into Ihe Stale. By the act of 1807, Ihey sre prohibited Irom giving testimony In anv caie, whareeiiher party lo il shall he a while man, The act or the 87Hi rehrnary, 1831, (Laws or Ohio, vol. 32,) slightly modified those of 1804 and 1807. Experience has abundantly shown, lhat these restrictions were necessary, and that they have proved taluiary. I up Fr,.,Jiun ui vniua in uia tire oiaietf, eTiueucn a frightful disproportion in the number of black and white nfTenders, and most especially in those Stales where there aie no disabilities or restriction by law tin poeea upon ducks. in Massachusetts, where no disabilities exist under the Constitution, although constituting one 74th pari of the population, yet ihey compose one-sixth part of tne convicts or tne male rrisnti. In Connecticut, where the black population is one itiiriy-iouriii pari oi tne wnoie, tne black! are one' third of ihe number in ihe Penitentiary. In Mew York, one-tourlli part or the convinli are negroes, though constituting but one thirly-fil'th part of ihe whole population. In Vermont, it appears by Ihe rmsm of 1830, thai there were Ills negroes, and In 18.11, ol Ihe seventy four convicts in the Stale Prison, twenty-four were negroes. A similar Hale or llungi exists in 1 enn ivlvaniaand New Jersey. Uy comparing thii wuh the number In the Male Prisons of ihe aluve-holding Slates, the proportion is more than len to one In favur or the laller, Although various causes havo been assigned for Ibis vast disproportion, yet Ihe Irue one Is to be tound in Ihe tact that nature lias lurumucn a general amal gamation of the two races; and misfortune, whirh cannot soon be remedied, lias made the til am depend ent on, and subservient lo, the while, uinor reason! might be adduced in support of Ibis assumption, but the committee deem il unnecessary to follow il up. To attempt, therefore, any provision by legislative enactment, against withholding from the black population, the rights and privileges enjoyed by the while citizen, would be doing violence lo lo ne of the soundest provisions contained in the Constitution a nsur-palion of lhat security intended by the Constitution lo guard the white population agaiml the inroads nf thai vice and indolence lo universally consequent upon the unchecked emigration of a black population. Reason, therefore, anJ Justice lo ourselves, forbid inch an indulgence by legislative enactment. To ascertain, then, what the Legislature it requeued to do, let in for a moment Inquire what privileges, enjoyed by the while citizen, have been denied to the black. First, ihen, Ihe law deniet lo him the right to give testimony, except when belli parlies to the luil ate blacks or mulaiioei. It further pruvidei, tint Ihe colored person shall not be entitled to a resilience within the Stale, unlesi he can produce the undoubted evidence of lill freedutn. It alio provides, lhat he shall turntsh security, upon settlement, lur hit good behrr vior. It denies lo him the privilege of educating hit children in common with the whiles, out of the public fund. So far as Ihe laws of Ohio operate, these are the only restraints imposed upon him. Ia every thing else he ii as fully protected as the while man. The same privileges are extended, and the same inducements held oul, for the acquisition and disposal of property, as are enjoyed by the free white citizens of Ihe State. The halls of justice, and the temples of religion, areas free lo him as to any other. Ills conscience is utitramineled, and tho freedom of speech, thought and action, in Ihe fullest extent, is awarded to him. To refuse Ihe colored man a participation in the benefits resulting from ihe application of the common school fund, may, at first sight, appear unbecoming a high minded and intelligent community ; but when wo reflect, that the well being nf our government rests and remains in Ihe morality, virtue and wisdom of our "free while citizens," and that by Ihe edoca'ion of them, through the means of a public fund, the government is only strengthening her own resources, and providing for her own security, honor and elevation, Ihe fact will be readily conceded, that the common school fund ii nol Ihe offspring nf the oflicei of charily, but thai the principal and interest ia amply repaid by the exercise of those functions, which the government itself imposes upon her free while citizens to create lhat fund. Therefore, the education of Ihe ni-ir.ro population would neither be answering Ihe purpo- ot us creation, nor providing tor Ills security and permanency of our free institutions. To sustain ichonli, the properly of the colored man is not taxed. Our laws do not forbid to blacks and mulalines the blosiingi of menial culture. All sclnnls, save those endowed by the public fund, are open for their reception, equally with Ihe whiles. If they are not allowed lo reap ihe advantages of a Dpril- liar class of schools, they are also exempted fruinsui-taiding them Although sound policy, and a proper regard for our peculiar geographical position, strongly admonish us lo avoid every thing calculated to invite a colored population into the Slate, yet humanity and item justice forbid the exerciie of cruelly or oppreaiion towards ihem. Under Ihe operation of existing laws, neither cruelty nor unnecesiary rigor towards this un-fnrlunaie class of beings, is perceived, which would require either modification or repeal. A very considerable number, however, may be found, who entertain a different opinion, and whilst the most unrestricted freedom of thought and speech is awarded to others, the committee also claim an equal right to exercise those privileges. The fact is apparent lo every observer, lhat in despite of ihe wholesome checks impose I by our laws, the emigration of negruei into ihis Slate is rapidly increasing. This single circumstance conclusively shows that the hardships of which ihe petitioners so bilterly complain, are not lo great ai ihey are led lo suppose. The slavery of any portion of the human family, the committee) are fully aware, is apt to excite a Just in. dignaiion in those beholding it, and ia hut loo often calculated to arouse and hurry on the zeal of ihe philanthropist beyond ihe bounds nf discretion. The mind loses ils proper balance. Calm and dispassionate reflection ie lost light of, and whilst indulging in those feelings natural lothe sensitive heart, he forgets Ihe peculiar circumstances by which his Slate is surrounded. At no lims since Ihe organization of our government, did a period more inauspicious nresent it. lelf for a repeal nf those laws prayed for by the memorialists.Persom governed by an intemperate zeal, amounting, in many instances, to fanaticism, have enlisted themselves in the desperate and impracticable cause nf immediate abolition ; a scheme no less injurious to the slave, than it is prejudicial and ruinous to the public peace. The existence of this spirit nnw, strongly threatens Ihe Welfare of the whole federal community. Even wilhin Ihe borders nf our own Slale, a recent instance has shown that the headlong zeal of abolition leaders, has produced a resort lo violence, deserving ihe censure of every intelligent and red cling mind, cuiiMiiiiieu sincerely neueve mat no people are more united in Ibeir opposition to the wild and impracticable schemes of Ihe abolitionists, as now attempted to be practiced, or more determined to respect the rights of Iheir brethren ol the South, than are a lare majority of the citizens of Ohio. It is a duly which Ihey owe, and are bound to perforin. From il ihcv cannot shrink, whilst Ihey entertain 1 proper regard for tun coniMiitiuoiiQi rigtin ol otners. Attempts, such a are now being made, to disturb the settled and wholesome lawt of Ohio, as Ihey regard the colored populating are calculated to excite angry discussion, and produce such unhappy conflicts as have but too frequently taken place between those, who advocate, and those who oppose Ihe docttines nf abolition, as Ihey are now publicly taught. The lor mat ion nf our glorious Union, was a great experiment "made by palrioiisin in the cause of civil liberty. I bus lar successful, ils results have been most beneficial, spreading wilh unexampled profusion over our extensive country, such blessings as distinguish her above all others. The offspring nf common-sufferings and common triumphs among the States, Ihe preservation nf Ihe Union is dependent upon a community of sympathy and good feeling among Ibeir respective people. Any attempt, by a portion of Ihe people of one State, to interfere, even intlirrtily, wilh Ihe domestic institutions of another, has the inevitable lendenry, not only tu weaken, but lu dcsirny that feeling. Such an attempt ia a direct insult lo ihe Siale ag-greivnl, and lbs motive! which prompt it, are at variance wilh that fraternal spirit which should characterize brethren of the lame great family, LI u I when inch an attempt involves ihe safely nf lite people nf a Slale, Ilia robbery of Iheir properly, the desecration nf their constitutional rights, and ihe violation of iheir domestic peace, it will of necessity, convertpre-exil-ent friendship into deadly hostility, "the certain consequences which are, a lundered Union, and all the horrnri of civil cominntion.1 The position of Ohio, wilh reference to two of the Slate! of this Union, wilh whom she his ever been on lerms of the most perfect anil uninterrupted friendship, fnrhiili Ihe exercise, on her pari, of any aperies of legislation which lends lo weaken that friendship, and which could bring no possible good to herself. The relation! between tbit Slale and Kentucky and Virginia, are now, as ihey ever have been, inch as should exist between kindred communities, proud of Iheir alhnlty, and multially suhcilous to preserve, unbroken, ihe ties lhat unite Ihem as members of a common political family. Stales must adapt Iheir lawi In Iheir circumstances and Incaiion. Our laws in relrrenre In people of color, have grown oul ol our proximity to Ihe Mates above alluded to, in whirh shvrry is tolerated, and in which there are many free blarks. If al first view these laws appear severe Ind rigid, a littln reflection will convince ut lhat they were adopied wilh the be. nevnlenl intention of preserving ibis fair land for Ihe residence of an industrious, moral and virluous pen. pie. That the various crimes and virei am more common wilh Ihe colored than the while population, Ii proved by abundant testimony drawn Irom the his. tory of our country. Our prosperity depends much upon Ihe industry, virtue and intelligence of our citizens, and lo encourage an ignorant and degraded race to settle among us, would not only expose, the per-suns and property of our Inhabitant! to muneroul dep. redatiuni and much expense, but would, in nthet respects, he repugnant In our best and dearest inter esis. Ohio now holds a proud and enviable nnsiiion among her sister Slates. Her rapid and unexampled march in population, wealth, education, ami imnrove- menu of every description, poinie with unerring certainly to Ihe wisdom of our lawt upon thii milijeel, anil strongly auinnnianes in oi tne Impropriety or any change hi lliem. Public opinion, hacked by a gene, ral diffusion of the blessings of education, will ope. rate as i most effectual remedy against Ibeevili whirh an undue excitement upon ihe subject nf domestic, ilavery may engender. "Enlightened public opinion ia the conservaiive principle ol free government." Wiihoul in ausininiiig power, the proudest and purest Constitution which the wisdom of man could devise, would be as indefinite and unstable as an oral compact; and the strongest and most rigid law ibal could be framed in accordance wilh ils restrictions and nbl gilloui, would be Weak aud fragile, at tlit api lei's web. To this tribunal may be appropriately and safely referred, questions involving abstract political rights or measures of public policy, Ii is this, in connection wilh Ihe wholesome provisions of our laws, that will check the misguided and fanatical zeal which, in ill exercise, ii so well calculated to endanger the rights of the South, and involve this confederacy in the most ruinous difficulties. The committee, then, upon full and free consideration of all the reasoni that have been presented to their minds in Ihe examination of this delicate and exciting subject, have come to theconolnsion lhat il would be highly impolitic on Ihe part of the Legislature lotake any action upon the subject prayed by the memorialists. In adopting litis course, ihey are fully aware that their opinion! will run counter to those entertained by a considerable number of the citizuis of Ihe State; but Ihe examination which they have given to the subject, satisfies them that the more closely il is investigated, he more fully does the impolicy of any change manifest itself. It is a subject fraught wilh dangers, alarming in their character, to the prosperity of our beloved country. While ihe committee readily concede thai slavery is an evil, yet ihey have not forgotten that so far as Ohio is interested, she has a character lo sustain a Consiiiuiion lo preserve, And whilst guarding, with Jealous watchfulness, Ihe peace, security and liberties of her own citizens, cannot, must not, and upon the broad and immutable principle! of justice, dare not perform an act lhat would militate against the peace and welfare of her lister Stales. Entertaining these opinions, ths committee ask ihe adnptioti of the following resolution: Besotted, That Ihe committee be discharged from the further consideration nf the subject, and that the petitioner! have leave to withdraw Iheir petition!. OHIO LEGISLATURE. SENATE. Wednesday, February 24, 1841. The Senate met punuant to adjournment. Petitions were pre-ented bv Messrs. Hunt. Gln.or and Harris. Mr. Spangler, from ihe cnmmillea on Finance. asked leave lo be discharged from the further consideration of the petition of Jacob Renrh; which wai grarted. .Mr. Hoot, from Ihe committee on Claims, made a report in the case of William Wall, and asked leave lo be discharged; which was agreed to. Mr. Root, from Ihe committee on Kail Roada and Tun.pikei, repnrled back the bill lo amend ihe act to incorporate the Lliiciiinaii, Lebanon and Springfield Turnpike Company, with sundrv intendments: and Ihe hill w as laid on Ihe table. Mr. Holmes, from the committee on Cornnralions. repotted a bill to incorporate a Church in ihe county of Hamilton. Also, a bill lo incornnrale Ihe Reliance rire Engine and Hose Company of Pious, wilh one amendment; which was agreed to, and the bill was passed. Also, the bill to incorporate the Graiiot Hook and Ladder Company, with lundrv amend ments; which were agreed to, and Ihe bill waa paised. Mr. Root reported back Ihe bill to lay out a Stale roa, in the couniieaof llichland, Crawford and Huron, wilh one amendment; which waa agreed lo, and ihe bill passed. Mr. Vance reported a bill to amend ihe act In inenr. porate ihe Uibana, Troy and Greenfield Turnpike Company. Mr. Harris repnrled bill to ineornoraie the Ward. ens and Vestrymen of the Parish of Si. James' Church, W ooaler. Mr. Sill reported a bill to authorize lbs Commil. sioncrs of Portage county to levy a tax for the erec tion ui puunc Dunuings. The hill to amend the act to incorporate the Fire-mens' Insurance Company of Dayton, wat lead t third lime aud passed. A message was received from the Houie, tilting lhat the House had agreed to Ihe resolution of the Senate in relation to printing extra copies of the report of ihe Wardens of the Penitentiary, with one amendment, whirh was to strike oul "three," and inter! "iwo" thousand cnpiei. Mr. Farm nhieried lo atreeinrj to Ilia amendment. and Mr. Spangler gave his views in favor. Mr. Hut-teller would alio vole against the amendment of the Mouse. The Sensto then agreed to the amendment veaa II nays 13. A resolution wai received from Ihe House, proviJ- 2 f .r priming two thousand conies of the i.nna r the Directors of the Institution for the Ulind, fur Ihe use of the (Jeneral Asiemblv, and five hundred eopiei for Ihe use of the Superintend-tnt; which was sgreed to. Mr. Hosteller introduced a bill to incornnrale ths Evangelical Church of Canton, in Slark county. Mr. Waddle introduced a bill to amend the ci noini. ing nut ihe mode nf lrying taxes. Un mollnn nr Mr. t.reen, Ihe Senate agreed lo lake np ihe resolution providing for Ihe admission f John C. Wright on Ihe floor of thtt Senate, lo lake pari in the discussions, fce., in the question nf Ihe contested lest of George W, Holmes, a siltinir member. Mr. tlreen explained the motives and reasuna which actuated him in t fferiog the resolution. .nr. (.lover objected tnihe resolution, and Mr. Green replied In further explanation nf the resolution. Afier a few remarks, Mr. Spangler moved lo recommit the resolution tu the committee on Privileges aud &.r.,,.,B, On Ibis motion, a conversation took place helween Meaara. Crowell, Vatire, and Green, when Mr. McLaughlin moved In amend ihe resolution in audi iiisn. ner as in confine Mr. Wright to matters touching Ihe contested leal. Mr. Taylor, after some remarks, renewed lite mmion lo ref.-r the resolution to the cuinmittet on Privileges and Elections. Some further ronveraatinn look place between Messrs. Vance and Taylor, when Mr. Green withdrew Ilia nr'ninal roltl.,n. ml of. fered one in conformity to the suggestion made by the .sp'BKrr. Explanations were made br Messrs. Oreen. Hum- phreys, and Faran, Ihe latter gentleman moving lo refer the resolution to ihe committee on Privileges and Elections, A debate followed litis motion, between Messrs. Oreen, Faran, Spangler, Haseliine, Thomas, Hum-phreys, Taylor, and Vance, when Ihr" quesli m was laken on referring Ihe resolution; which wis decided in the negativ). yeas 13, naya 15. Tba tSenite look a receii. 3 o'eoc, P. M. The Senate again met. The Speaker stated ihe question to he on agreeing to the resolution providing for the admission of John C. W right to a aeal rn Ihe floor of the Senate, and that he be permitted In take part in Ihe discussion in relaiion In Ihe contested aeal nf (!eo, W. Holme!. Mr. Oreen read several precedenli from ihe Journals of Congress, going to eitsblish the privilege asked fur in ihe ea-e of John C. Wriglil. Mr. Faran thought the precedenli did not nislain lite resolution under eonsiileratittn, nr ihe arguments of the gentleman who had introduced il. Mr. Green again read from the uurnala in support of ihe resolution, and the claims of Mr, Wright lobe heard tut ihe floor of ihe Seuaie, Mr. Faran said he wished Mr. Wright to have Just mrh privileges on Ihii floor, as Mr. Holmes enjotad, and proceeded lo argue lite impropriety nf either of them entering Into til Ine Ueiiaiei ana diicuiiluna that Would grow out of lite qtiesiinu. The question was further discussed by Messrs. Thomas, Nash and Taylor, the latter gentleman offering an amendment to the resolution, providing that John C. Wright be admilled to a leal within ihe bar of Ihe Senate, lo be heard by himself or counsel, in support of his claims to Ihe seat now occupied by (ieurge W. Holmes, luhject to the rules of the Senate.Mr. Spangler addressed ihe Senile in favor of Ih resolution, laying down some certain principle! which would govern liiin, should the reiolulion be adopted. Mr, tireen next addressed Ihe Senile in reply to soma remarks of Mr. Taylor, in which that gentlemen had said lhat the resolution was introduced prematurely, and that it was not treating the committee on Privileges and Elections, with due decorum; and also in relation to the resolution introduced by Mr. Taylor. Mr. 0. concluded by staling his preference for tht original resolution. Mr. Utler then gave his views of the subjeot under consideration, and moved to lay the resolution and amendment under consideration, upon the table. Mr. Vance also gave bis views of tht resolution and amendment proposed, and slated the courst of proceedings in Congress in the case of Moore and Letcher, and was fallowed by Messrs. Utler, Thomas, Green and Nash; after which the question waa put on laying the resolution on the table, and was decided in the affirmative yeas 15, nays 14. Mr. Thomas offered a resolution providing for the election of two Associate Judges fur the county of Miami, on Saturday the 27th instant, which wat afterwards withdrawn by Ihe mover, A resolution was received from Ihe House providing for the election of certain Associate Judges, which was amended, and the resolution was agreed lo. The Speaker laid before Ihe Senate certain reports from the Auditor of Stale, and Board of Public Works. Mr. Crowell introduced a bill to incorporate tht Uustsvus Academy of the county of Trumbull. un motion ot Mr. Thomas, Ihe senate took up the report or the committee on Claims, in the case of Samuel Knghler, and the committee wat discharged. On motion of Mr. Waddle, Ihe Senate took up the reeoluiion directing the Secretary of Stale lo funiiih a seal of the Supreme Court lo the Clirk of Madison county; which was indefinitely postponed. On motion of Mr. Spangler, the Senate retolved ittelf into a committee of Ihe whole, on the orders of the day, and having rose end reported, ipu V . I: j x tic ueiiaiv aojourueu. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, February 24, 1841. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Bills read a third time and pasted. 'A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate ihe Ml. Pleasant Boarding School, and to adjust the difficulties exist' ing between the Orthodox and Hickaite Society of Friends relative thereto," passed March 16, 1839, fveai 30, nayi 34.) A bill to incorporate the Presbyterian Oilmen and Congregation nf Ml. Pleasant, Hamilton county. A bill to incorporate lha town of Fletcher, Miami county. A bill to amend the act to authorize Ihe corporation of the town of Ripley in lay out aireets and alleys. A bill to authorize the Trustees of the Methodist I'.pivcopal Churih or Wayneaville, Warren county, lo sell certain properly. A bill to amend lha act to incorporate the Monroeville and Sandusky City Railroad Company, in Huron county. The bill to provide for Ihe appointment of Commissioners of Sewers and Scavengers, was read a third lime. Mr. Ilrough moved ils indefinite postponement, end proceeded to give his views on the bill al loroe length- Mr. Peikim replied al length, in argument, in aup port of Ihe bill. The object of ibis hill ia to provide fi.r draining the marshy and wet lands in different part! of the Male. In provision! du not extend to a number nf cnuntiea, which am expressly excepted in Ihe bill. The motion was further discussed by Messn, Brough, Worihiitgtnn, Nye, Bliss, Allen, and Bell, and rejected yeae 10, nays 44. The bill was then recommitted lo Ihe committee who reported it. The House adjourned. 8 o'cwt, P. it. The House again met. Sinute Bill pasted. A bill to regulate Ihe limes of holding ihe Judicial Courts in Hamilton county. Mr. Waikins, nn leave, presented a mcuiorl.il from citizens of Zaitesville, remonstrating against ihe passage of Ihe hill (in ils present form,) "to authorize tht loan of certain moneys to the town of Zaitesville, in the county of Muskingum, for lha erection of water works, and oilier purposes:" referred to the standing committee on ihe Judiciary. Mr. Scott, if Harrison, presented a petition for a law making towns, tie., liable for damages dont by mobs, Mr. Cooke presented a petition from members of the rust rreshyienan Church of Lower tsanduiky, praying that said Church may be exempt from taxa tion. llrpirti if Standing Committees. Mr. Griswold, from Ilia standing committee on Finance, to whom waa referred ihe bill lo authorize the Commissioner! of the Canal Fund to borrow money to pay amnunte now dun onntiacturi on the public, wotke of the State, and for the further prosecution of taid works," re ported the lame back wuh amendments I which were laid on Ihe table lo be printed in advance of the other printing. Mr. Cooke reported adveriely to the claim of Gidson W right which report waa agreed to, and the com mittee discharged. Mr. I'erkina reported back the bill to repeal tht act to incorporate the Associate Prtibylerian Congregation of Bloonifield, Muskingum county, and the bill passed. Mr. Marsh reported a bill to incorporate tht town of Lexington, Richland county which waa read the first time. Reports if Select Committees. Mr. BUia reported a bill to incorporate the Rtdgevillt Sltam Mill Com pany, In Lorain county, Mr. Reynold! reported back iht bill to lay out a Siale road in Gallia and Meigacounliet, and lha lame paetted. Mr. Keevei reported back the bill lo tilabluh a House of Refuge, and a House of Correction, in iht city nf Cincinnati, and Iht same waa ordered to a third reading. Mr. Perkins introduced a bill to amend tht act la nrovidt fur the revaluation of real properly in this Slate, passed March 13, 1840. Un motion or Mr. Nye, the bill to incorporate tht Pii Gamma Society of Marietta College, wai taken up, and the amendment of the Senate lo the taint igreed to, Mr. Johr.son, of Slonrot, introduced a bill lo make a iperial appropriation of the three per cent, fund in Center townsh.p, Monroe oounty. Mr. Soott, if Uarris'in, offered a Joint reiolulion providing lhat both Houses should go into an election, al ihe hour of 3 o'clock, P, M on next Saturday, for sundry Associate Judges, and one Major General for Ihe 20i h division of the Ohio Militia I which wat agreed lo. Un motion or Mr. Nye, Ihe following reiolulion waa agreed lo : HeM'tlvtd bu the General Jutmblu nf ths State of Ohio. Thai A. G. Brown, Esq., of Athens, Allien! county, be, and he is hereby, appuinted a Trustee of the Ohio University, in the plari of William Skinner, late of the same county, deceased. Un motion or Mr. Nye, the following resolultoa sa also agreed In t Htsnlfd bu the General Juembt of Ihe State of Ohio, That James Whitney, of H.trmar, in iht couniy of Waahinglnn, he, and he is heriby, appointed one of Iht Trustee! fur managing lauds granted for religioul ptirpotet, in the Ohio Company I purchlle, lu the plara of William Skinner, deceased. On motion of Mr. Ultss, the House resolved itself inlti a committee of the wlmle, Mr, Hawkina in Hit chair, on lha Senate bill lo preserve the purity of elections.The bill being read thiough, wai reported hack to lha House; and after lome lime ipent lit considering an intendment offered by Mr. Btough, Ihe lame wu withdrawn, Mr. Marsh moved to tirike oul of the 3nd aeeiion, 4th line, the words "without any preimt intention of temuving therefrom. " Some f w remaikt wert nude by Mr. Marsh, In favor nf the amendment, and by Mr, Uliss, in opposition, when, ' Mr. I'erkim called the prtvisui queillun; which waa untamed by Ihe House. Tht lull waa Ihen ordered to ba read a third thnt forthwith, tht following pmoni voting in Iht nega ICsnHnssS sa sH aaS'l

Journal 1. . SMt VOLUME XXXI. COLUMBUS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1841. NUMBER 37. PUBLISHED BY CHARLES SCOTT, Tic a week during tk Set ion of the LegiiUturo, and Weekly tke remainder of the year. At three Dollars a year,lnvarlaltly In advance. Office on corner of High and Town ttreete, Butt let' Building. COLUMBUS: TIIURSWAV, FEUIIUARV 25, 1811. LEGISLATIVE PItOCEEDlNGS. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The Senate have wasted nearly the whole of this live long day, in the discussion of a resolution to admit John C. Wright within the bar to take part in the consideration of his claims to the seat occupied by O. IV. Holmes. The resolution was introduced by Gen. Green, and should have been adopted by the majority of the Senate without demur. Instead of doing so, they res in ted the proposition, pertinaciously, and the motion was only got rid of for the day by being laid upon the table. The House has passed the bill to punish pipe laying and other Locofoco practices without amendment or debate. The Whigs were glad to secure even such a concession to their faith and principles, from their opponents. The act forms a crude nnd undigested mass of absurdities, but it was deemed the safest course to adopt it precisely as it came from the Senate. Had it gone back to that body, it would not have been returned before the fourth of July, and then what a hue and cry would have been raised against the Whigs for opposing the preservation of the purity of elections. Besides, the prompt action of the House has saved the inlliction of four Buncombe speeches upon the empty chairs, from the four Locofoco great guns, respectively, Brough, Bart-ley, Jenkins and Morris, who were panting to fritter away another week of the session for nothing. MR. TAYLOR, OF THE SENATE. This hero of the "sock and buskin," who plays the mountebank in the Senate, much in the same fashion as he formerly exhibited himself to such wondering audiences as could be collected at country taverns, at a shilling a nighl, publishes a communication in Monday's Statesman, in reference to his speech on the camp meeting bill, in which he is pleased to express his opinion, "that the editor of the Journal, (our humble "self,) stands convicted as a public liar, and he "deserves, at the hands of every honorable man, "all the scorn and contempt due a convicted fcl-"on."This is tho language of vulgarity and blackguardism, and shall be dismissed in brief terms. If lying were felony, the Senator, (we can't say in parliamentary phrase, the gentleman,) from Licking, would have been hung before he had ever had an opportunity of forbidding the passage of the bill to protect religious meetings. So far as the mere question of veracity between us as individuals is concerned, we are willing to balance our own against his any day. Nor indeed, should we be afraid to take an appeal to the Senator's own constituents, who, under the whip and spur of party drill, and amid the excitements in which such small fry as himself may have been measurably forgotten, could only be persuaded to save his neck from tho guillotine by the lean majority of thirty or forty votes, although they mustered near two hundred and fifty on the general ticket. Upon a second inquiry among our friends in the Senate, wo find their recollections and impressions conformable to our own, and we are satisfied that we were not mistaken in the notice which we took originally of Mr. Taylor's remarks. At least, they were of such a character that they have never been reported for the Statesman, nor would he dare publish them as they were delivered in the Senate. It is easy to deny what ho did say, and call others by abusive names for exposing him, but even he, with all the unblushing impudence acquired in the school which he has exchanged for politics and legislation, dare not submit his own version of his language in the Senate to tho scrutiny of those who remember the spoken speech. Wo wish ho would. If it did not stand the test of a comparison, he rould belter back out of it by imitating the example of nis menu Hartley, lit tne otlicr House, who, in a similar predicament explained by saying that his written speech contained what he wished to be understood as having intended to say, than by casting theatrical rejections upon us. Wo gather the following statistics from the Abstract of the State Boaid of Equalization and other sources. No. of arret nf land in this Slate tiihjecl to taxa linn, 11 19,037,273. No. of acres in IBM 1-5. when tho last Male r.uoaliiaiton was made, was 17,023, 855. The average value per (ir.ro, as equalized by the late uoaru, is about tares aollars fortyfour cents, making the aggregate valuation of all I lie farming lands in the Slate, only S(!7,4'.)3, 303 whereas the actual value thereol, in the opinion ot competent judges, oan- not be much less than $3!)0,000,000. This disere- riancy is occasioned by the practice of appraising our anils, wiihoul reference to the improvements thereon, regarding Ihem it in a state of nature; and besides, it it inid lo lie the praclioe of ihe county appraisers, to make the aggregate value of the lands in their respective counties at low as may he, thereby to lessen their proportionate share of the Slale taxes as much at possible. Tbit system has a tendenry to give Ihe eiuzens oi our sister Mates a very erroneout opinion ot ine actual weaitn or una commonwealth. The (rand total valuation of all real eatate, Indu cing rity and town property, in Hut Slate, it let down at Jr5'J9, 151,715, while Ihe pertonal properly it appraised at nearly in Irue value. Thut ere 334.112 horses in the Sine valued at jtl3.StU.4GU; there are 616,884 cattle, valued at $4,375,504; then are 5,704 pleasure carnages, valued st $1ju.5I1; and nier chant t capital and money at interest, 58,757,450. in imji-o, ine Brand imal valuation or all real is tale, as equalized, was $73,932,892; the present grand total valuation being en Increase of $25,221,853, franklin roiinly, in lb. 14-5, wai placed on the dupli cale at $2,098,388, for the grand total valuation oi her real estate, at equalized. She is now ant down at 3.823,619, being an increase of 91,135,121. In 1834-5, the whole number of acres returned, wai 3,iH,S8H; the whole number now Is 331,450 being deduction of 0,838 sores. In 1834-5, the value per acre, as equalized, was R5 il is now $0.78.4. We shall give Ihe value, per acre, and the grand aggr& gate tor each county, at the earliest opportunity ANOTHER ILLUSTRATION OF LOCOFOCO PRINCIPLES. Upon an examination of the affairs of the Franklin Bank of Baltimore, which recently fail ed, a nolo of Richard M. Johnson's the Locofoco Vice President of tho United Stales, for the snug sum of 5000; was found among its assets, urn how these Locolocoa do hate the banks OPINIONS IN THE COUNTRY. Extract of a letter from Seneca county, dated February vttt, mil. "There is much talk here about banks and the currency. i.very body has something to say on le subject, and all are looking to Columbus for some plan of relief from our present difficulties. like tne Stale Dank, plan introduced into the Le gislature, not becauso I am in favor of paper money instead of gold and silver, but because I hould like to have good paper, it we have any. am sick ol this better currencu, which my old Jackson friends have been promising so long. I was opposed to the United States Bank, and went nil Gen. Jackson on this question; and was m favor of the State banks recommended by his ad ministration, because 1 thought we could manage our own allairs better than to trust them to a cen tral monster institution. I now see I was hum- ugged; for after putting down the U. S. Bank, they are now trying to put down State institutions to make room for a new central power, called the Sub-Treasury, pledged to carry on the war against State rights. And what has been the final consequence! Tho effect among us is to be seen in such abortions as the Manhattan Bank, the Gallipolis, Circleville, German Bank of Woos- ter, Canton, Washington Library Association, and West Union Banks, taking tho place of our old alo banks. I liese institutions, with .the excep tion perhaps of the Canton Bank, have all been revived and started under the auspices of my old ackson, bank-hating friends, nnd I have been told that the last has been sustained by forced aid from a high official quarter, for the last two years. 1'rom what 1 can see, 1 do not think that ther States have been more fortunato than we have. "One thing is very certain, this state of affairs must be changed. We can't stand it. I find it iflicult to carry on a trade with my neighbors in any thing. If they sell for money, the probability is beforo they get a chance to pay their debts with it, or when they wish to buy some littlo af fair for their families, the bank has failed, and the money is good for nothing. I see this every ay, and from the remarks I hear dropped from most every mouth, it will cost anv set ol men dear who pursue a course to fix these things on the country, I can assure you that the people un- erstand it. Mr. from 1 ilhn, was here the other day, nnd began his talk about theso matters after the old sort, but he was soon hushed up by some of his old party friends. Ho was told that Monies and words would do veru well, when they meant anything but that reform and democracy, as practiced by Gov. Shannon and his Binghampton and Gallipolis friends, meant any thing but rent reform and democracy it was all humbug. 1 his waking up of public sentiment argues well, I received a number of the State Journal containing the Bank bill which you sent me, and have seen several ot the papers since. send a three dollar bill, and it it is good Tor any ting when it gets down to Columbus, I wish you to subscribe for the paper for me. I feel the same anxiety to have Whig democracy circulate, that I used to feel to uphold Jacksomsra. I always meant to be found a straight forward Jcffer- sonian, constitutional Democrat, or Republican, and the sooner we all get on the old platform, the better will it be for the country." OHIO'S REPRESENTATIVES AT WASHING TON. When Gen. Harrison visited tho Senate Cham ber, in the Capitol, on his arrival at Washington, the Vice President, Mr. Benton, Mr. Calhoun, and other Van Burcn members of the Senate crowded around him, to tender him their respects and give him a cordial shake of the hand. But there wero two individuals present, who, with hang-dog, sneaking visages, kept at a distance, and refused to recognize, or exchango salutations with the venerable chief, who has been called to the Executive Chief Magistracy of this great Republic, by the frco and intelligent voices of the people. Header, who do you think they were! The United Slates Scnato continues to fill up. James W. Moreiikad was elected at the last mo ment of the session, by tho Legislature of Ken tucky, lo succeed Mr. Crittenden for the term of six years from tho 4lh of March next. Hon. Jacob II . Miller of Mornstown, has been elected for the like period, by tho Lcgista ture of INcw Jersey, to lill the place mado vacant by the expiration of the term of Garret D, Wall. Mr. U'ebster resigned his scat in the Senate on the 2'id inst. Notice to that clfcct having been previously given to the Legislature ol Massachn setts, the Hon. Kufus Choate of Essex, had been unanimously nominated in a caucus of Whig mem bcrs, to succeed him. The Legislature of Virginia have finally agreed upon the third of March, as the day on which the two Houses will proeccd to the election of a Senator in the place of Mr. Koano. Upon the election of a Senator in Virginia, tho Se nate will be full with the exception of the seat lately occupied by Mr. Grundy, dec d. The Senate of Pennsylvania have adopted o resolution to suspend the penalties of the exist' ing law against banks, for the period of forty days. The House will concur, and in tho moan time somo measure to meet the exigences of the times will he brought forward and matured. 17" Gen. lUnmsoN has left Washington for a few days, on a visit 10 lui friends in irgtnia. For tin OLito 8tale Journal. WEBD'S PATENT BUHNER, Oil CAMPIIINE LAMP. Soma two montht since, while in Cincinnati, 1 had an opportunity of testing Ihe excellence of ibis lm provemenl in the art of "light-giving." Mr. Noblo had established one nf these Lamps in hit bar-room. which excited Ihe highly favorable attention of ever one. In my presence Dr. Locke, avowedly the best cnemist in me western country pernaps in tne united Stales, gave il, as hit opinion, after a careful examination, that il was the belt and cheapest lamp in existence. A few nigliti since, Mr. Gav. Ihe agent for tlili improvement, placed one of lhe.se Lamps on the post nelore the door ol the American Motel, lit minis, in thai position, were more perceptible than when ex hibited in a room. Il gave s brilliant, sun-like light, altogether superior to I lie oil Lamps in Ihe neighbor hood; and, nccnnling to Mr. Gay, wat less expensive, by one-half, than any one of ihem. The " paten burner" u entitled, not merely to Ihe eonsiderallu but lo Ihe generous patronage of the public. To-iiiglit, (Thursday,) the slorkhulders nf the patent, lor tins Male, are to meet and arrange all mat ters with Mr, bay, regarding the shares yet reinaimn; unsold. I am, as I subscribe myself, A TRAVELER, REPORT Of the Standing Committee on Public Institutions, rela tive to JJIacks and Mulattoet. PRESENTED BV MR. W ATKINS. Houoe or Representatives, Feb. 9, 1841. Mr. Walkins, from the standing committee on Public Institutions, to which the subject had been referred, made ihe following Report. The Standing committee on Public Institutions, to horn were referred Ihe petitions and memorials of ndry citizens of Ohio, pravmg for the passage of a law repealing all laws imposing disabilities or reslric- nns on black and mulatto persona, and tor a repeal of " every statute denying or withholding any right privilege from black persons which are enjoyed by liitea:" alse, for an extension of the rights of trial by jury, and to give colored children the privileges of the common School law, have had the same under consideration, and now report: I hat they have given to the different propositions contained in Ihe memorials and petitions, that call) I Ji 1 . :.l : . iiu uiBidnniunniD uuooiuerauon wnicn tne important f the subject demands, and have arrived at ihe con elusion, that it is improper and inexpedient, at thii lime, to take any legislative aciion upon Ihe matter In coming to Ibis conclusion, il is proper that the committee should briefly assign the reasons upon hich the report ts lounded, and to tins end they in- ite the considerate reflection of all parlies, of what ever name or character. The majority of ihe committee (one member dis senting,) are fully aware lhat, for several years past, this subject lias, at each succeeding session, been brought to the notice of the Legislature. Various reports have, at different times, been submitted, all of Inch unilormly concur in the impropriety ol grant ing the prayers of the petitioners, respectable as they may be. Although the arguments set forth in said re ports, are, in the opinion ot the committee, abundant- conclusive, they have not been ol a character suffi cient to convince a portion of the people of Ohio. 1 ins we Inter from me lact, that ihey still coniintie, as we suppose they have the right to do, lo petition pon Ihe same subject, 1 he lact cannot, for a mo ment, be doubled, that upon the subject nf domestic avery, a strong, united and Inflexible opposition is enlertained,.by a majority of the people of Ohio. lis existence within the limits of Hits Mate, is very properly prohibited by our Constitution, It has but few, very tew, advocates among the intelligent and philan- rnpic citizens ot this Mate. 1 hey are treemen in all their feelings. The language of the Constitution eclares, that neither slavery nor involuntary servi tude shall he permitted within Ihe Stale; and great care was obviously taken by the framen of that instrument, to guard, as far as possible, against the in troduction of a black population within the limits of Ihe Mate, I o show mat such was the policy enter tained by the founders of our State Government, ihe Constitution provides thai no indenture of any negro or mulatto, made and execuled out of the Slate ; or, if made in Ihe Mate, when the term nf serviludeexceedi one year, shall be of the least validity, except tbnse given in the case oi apprenticeship!. This provituon in the Constitution shows that it was not only Ibeir design to prohibit the introduciion, within the State, of negroes, as slaves, but also against the introduction f a free black population. If euch had not been Ihe vident design, to strike at Ihe root of everv incentive to the introduction of a black population, might we not presume that that inilrutnent would have been so framed as to give to the colored population the same immunities and privileges as are enjoyed by Ihe whiles I The clause of the Constitution to which reference has been made, clearly proves that a distinciion was sought to be mainiained, so far as ihe relative rights ol our citizens are Drought into question, between Ihe while and black population nf Ohio. Even though Ihe committee were fully satisfied lhat the motives which govern the memorialists, are founded in philan thropy and an honest leal, they would be compelled, by a sense of duly, thus publicly to declare the opinion entertained by Ihem, that the lime has not yet come may never come when wisdom and common prudence would recommend an alteration in the existing laws, regulating blacks and mulalines, unless to make them stronger. Were the committee even individually friendly to the consummation of the measure! proposed by the inemorialiiti, Ihey would feel bound In pause before imparling to it their official sanction. There are many powerful reasons, independent of pub lic opinion, (which remains unchanged on this sub ject,) to induce the cninmiitee lo report unfavorably lo Die wishes ot the petitioners, which reason! shall be et forth before closing this report. I he Constitution ot Uhio has denied to blacks ihe exercise of the highest prerogative of freemen the elective franchise. In Ihe 1st section of Ihe 4ih article of lhat instrument, it is expressly provided, that, " all while male inhabitants above the age of 21 years, having resided In Ihe Slate one year next preceding the election, and who nave paid, or are charged with, a Stale or county tax, shall enjoy the right of an elector," &e. From hence the conclusion ii irresinihlv drawn, that it was intended to deny lo the black popu lation a participation in muse prif ueges, no matter what their situation, at it regarded weahh, &c. Various lawt have been enacted under the Consti tution, imposing disabilities upin the colored population. As early as 180 1, a law was passed, and which is still in force, imposing restraints upon the emigra tion of colored persons into Ihe Stale. By the act of 1807, Ihey sre prohibited Irom giving testimony In anv caie, whareeiiher party lo il shall he a while man, The act or the 87Hi rehrnary, 1831, (Laws or Ohio, vol. 32,) slightly modified those of 1804 and 1807. Experience has abundantly shown, lhat these restrictions were necessary, and that they have proved taluiary. I up Fr,.,Jiun ui vniua in uia tire oiaietf, eTiueucn a frightful disproportion in the number of black and white nfTenders, and most especially in those Stales where there aie no disabilities or restriction by law tin poeea upon ducks. in Massachusetts, where no disabilities exist under the Constitution, although constituting one 74th pari of the population, yet ihey compose one-sixth part of tne convicts or tne male rrisnti. In Connecticut, where the black population is one itiiriy-iouriii pari oi tne wnoie, tne black! are one' third of ihe number in ihe Penitentiary. In Mew York, one-tourlli part or the convinli are negroes, though constituting but one thirly-fil'th part of ihe whole population. In Vermont, it appears by Ihe rmsm of 1830, thai there were Ills negroes, and In 18.11, ol Ihe seventy four convicts in the Stale Prison, twenty-four were negroes. A similar Hale or llungi exists in 1 enn ivlvaniaand New Jersey. Uy comparing thii wuh the number In the Male Prisons of ihe aluve-holding Slates, the proportion is more than len to one In favur or the laller, Although various causes havo been assigned for Ibis vast disproportion, yet Ihe Irue one Is to be tound in Ihe tact that nature lias lurumucn a general amal gamation of the two races; and misfortune, whirh cannot soon be remedied, lias made the til am depend ent on, and subservient lo, the while, uinor reason! might be adduced in support of Ibis assumption, but the committee deem il unnecessary to follow il up. To attempt, therefore, any provision by legislative enactment, against withholding from the black population, the rights and privileges enjoyed by the while citizen, would be doing violence lo lo ne of the soundest provisions contained in the Constitution a nsur-palion of lhat security intended by the Constitution lo guard the white population agaiml the inroads nf thai vice and indolence lo universally consequent upon the unchecked emigration of a black population. Reason, therefore, anJ Justice lo ourselves, forbid inch an indulgence by legislative enactment. To ascertain, then, what the Legislature it requeued to do, let in for a moment Inquire what privileges, enjoyed by the while citizen, have been denied to the black. First, ihen, Ihe law deniet lo him the right to give testimony, except when belli parlies to the luil ate blacks or mulaiioei. It further pruvidei, tint Ihe colored person shall not be entitled to a resilience within the Stale, unlesi he can produce the undoubted evidence of lill freedutn. It alio provides, lhat he shall turntsh security, upon settlement, lur hit good behrr vior. It denies lo him the privilege of educating hit children in common with the whiles, out of the public fund. So far as Ihe laws of Ohio operate, these are the only restraints imposed upon him. Ia every thing else he ii as fully protected as the while man. The same privileges are extended, and the same inducements held oul, for the acquisition and disposal of property, as are enjoyed by the free white citizens of Ihe State. The halls of justice, and the temples of religion, areas free lo him as to any other. Ills conscience is utitramineled, and tho freedom of speech, thought and action, in Ihe fullest extent, is awarded to him. To refuse Ihe colored man a participation in the benefits resulting from ihe application of the common school fund, may, at first sight, appear unbecoming a high minded and intelligent community ; but when wo reflect, that the well being nf our government rests and remains in Ihe morality, virtue and wisdom of our "free while citizens," and that by Ihe edoca'ion of them, through the means of a public fund, the government is only strengthening her own resources, and providing for her own security, honor and elevation, Ihe fact will be readily conceded, that the common school fund ii nol Ihe offspring nf the oflicei of charily, but thai the principal and interest ia amply repaid by the exercise of those functions, which the government itself imposes upon her free while citizens to create lhat fund. Therefore, the education of Ihe ni-ir.ro population would neither be answering Ihe purpo- ot us creation, nor providing tor Ills security and permanency of our free institutions. To sustain ichonli, the properly of the colored man is not taxed. Our laws do not forbid to blacks and mulalines the blosiingi of menial culture. All sclnnls, save those endowed by the public fund, are open for their reception, equally with Ihe whiles. If they are not allowed lo reap ihe advantages of a Dpril- liar class of schools, they are also exempted fruinsui-taiding them Although sound policy, and a proper regard for our peculiar geographical position, strongly admonish us lo avoid every thing calculated to invite a colored population into the Slate, yet humanity and item justice forbid the exerciie of cruelly or oppreaiion towards ihem. Under Ihe operation of existing laws, neither cruelty nor unnecesiary rigor towards this un-fnrlunaie class of beings, is perceived, which would require either modification or repeal. A very considerable number, however, may be found, who entertain a different opinion, and whilst the most unrestricted freedom of thought and speech is awarded to others, the committee also claim an equal right to exercise those privileges. The fact is apparent lo every observer, lhat in despite of ihe wholesome checks impose I by our laws, the emigration of negruei into ihis Slate is rapidly increasing. This single circumstance conclusively shows that the hardships of which ihe petitioners so bilterly complain, are not lo great ai ihey are led lo suppose. The slavery of any portion of the human family, the committee) are fully aware, is apt to excite a Just in. dignaiion in those beholding it, and ia hut loo often calculated to arouse and hurry on the zeal of ihe philanthropist beyond ihe bounds nf discretion. The mind loses ils proper balance. Calm and dispassionate reflection ie lost light of, and whilst indulging in those feelings natural lothe sensitive heart, he forgets Ihe peculiar circumstances by which his Slate is surrounded. At no lims since Ihe organization of our government, did a period more inauspicious nresent it. lelf for a repeal nf those laws prayed for by the memorialists.Persom governed by an intemperate zeal, amounting, in many instances, to fanaticism, have enlisted themselves in the desperate and impracticable cause nf immediate abolition ; a scheme no less injurious to the slave, than it is prejudicial and ruinous to the public peace. The existence of this spirit nnw, strongly threatens Ihe Welfare of the whole federal community. Even wilhin Ihe borders nf our own Slale, a recent instance has shown that the headlong zeal of abolition leaders, has produced a resort lo violence, deserving ihe censure of every intelligent and red cling mind, cuiiMiiiiieu sincerely neueve mat no people are more united in Ibeir opposition to the wild and impracticable schemes of Ihe abolitionists, as now attempted to be practiced, or more determined to respect the rights of Iheir brethren ol the South, than are a lare majority of the citizens of Ohio. It is a duly which Ihey owe, and are bound to perforin. From il ihcv cannot shrink, whilst Ihey entertain 1 proper regard for tun coniMiitiuoiiQi rigtin ol otners. Attempts, such a are now being made, to disturb the settled and wholesome lawt of Ohio, as Ihey regard the colored populating are calculated to excite angry discussion, and produce such unhappy conflicts as have but too frequently taken place between those, who advocate, and those who oppose Ihe docttines nf abolition, as Ihey are now publicly taught. The lor mat ion nf our glorious Union, was a great experiment "made by palrioiisin in the cause of civil liberty. I bus lar successful, ils results have been most beneficial, spreading wilh unexampled profusion over our extensive country, such blessings as distinguish her above all others. The offspring nf common-sufferings and common triumphs among the States, Ihe preservation nf Ihe Union is dependent upon a community of sympathy and good feeling among Ibeir respective people. Any attempt, by a portion of Ihe people of one State, to interfere, even intlirrtily, wilh Ihe domestic institutions of another, has the inevitable lendenry, not only tu weaken, but lu dcsirny that feeling. Such an attempt ia a direct insult lo ihe Siale ag-greivnl, and lbs motive! which prompt it, are at variance wilh that fraternal spirit which should characterize brethren of the lame great family, LI u I when inch an attempt involves ihe safely nf lite people nf a Slale, Ilia robbery of Iheir properly, the desecration nf their constitutional rights, and ihe violation of iheir domestic peace, it will of necessity, convertpre-exil-ent friendship into deadly hostility, "the certain consequences which are, a lundered Union, and all the horrnri of civil cominntion.1 The position of Ohio, wilh reference to two of the Slate! of this Union, wilh whom she his ever been on lerms of the most perfect anil uninterrupted friendship, fnrhiili Ihe exercise, on her pari, of any aperies of legislation which lends lo weaken that friendship, and which could bring no possible good to herself. The relation! between tbit Slale and Kentucky and Virginia, are now, as ihey ever have been, inch as should exist between kindred communities, proud of Iheir alhnlty, and multially suhcilous to preserve, unbroken, ihe ties lhat unite Ihem as members of a common political family. Stales must adapt Iheir lawi In Iheir circumstances and Incaiion. Our laws in relrrenre In people of color, have grown oul ol our proximity to Ihe Mates above alluded to, in whirh shvrry is tolerated, and in which there are many free blarks. If al first view these laws appear severe Ind rigid, a littln reflection will convince ut lhat they were adopied wilh the be. nevnlenl intention of preserving ibis fair land for Ihe residence of an industrious, moral and virluous pen. pie. That the various crimes and virei am more common wilh Ihe colored than the while population, Ii proved by abundant testimony drawn Irom the his. tory of our country. Our prosperity depends much upon Ihe industry, virtue and intelligence of our citizens, and lo encourage an ignorant and degraded race to settle among us, would not only expose, the per-suns and property of our Inhabitant! to muneroul dep. redatiuni and much expense, but would, in nthet respects, he repugnant In our best and dearest inter esis. Ohio now holds a proud and enviable nnsiiion among her sister Slates. Her rapid and unexampled march in population, wealth, education, ami imnrove- menu of every description, poinie with unerring certainly to Ihe wisdom of our lawt upon thii milijeel, anil strongly auinnnianes in oi tne Impropriety or any change hi lliem. Public opinion, hacked by a gene, ral diffusion of the blessings of education, will ope. rate as i most effectual remedy against Ibeevili whirh an undue excitement upon ihe subject nf domestic, ilavery may engender. "Enlightened public opinion ia the conservaiive principle ol free government." Wiihoul in ausininiiig power, the proudest and purest Constitution which the wisdom of man could devise, would be as indefinite and unstable as an oral compact; and the strongest and most rigid law ibal could be framed in accordance wilh ils restrictions and nbl gilloui, would be Weak aud fragile, at tlit api lei's web. To this tribunal may be appropriately and safely referred, questions involving abstract political rights or measures of public policy, Ii is this, in connection wilh Ihe wholesome provisions of our laws, that will check the misguided and fanatical zeal which, in ill exercise, ii so well calculated to endanger the rights of the South, and involve this confederacy in the most ruinous difficulties. The committee, then, upon full and free consideration of all the reasoni that have been presented to their minds in Ihe examination of this delicate and exciting subject, have come to theconolnsion lhat il would be highly impolitic on Ihe part of the Legislature lotake any action upon the subject prayed by the memorialists. In adopting litis course, ihey are fully aware that their opinion! will run counter to those entertained by a considerable number of the citizuis of Ihe State; but Ihe examination which they have given to the subject, satisfies them that the more closely il is investigated, he more fully does the impolicy of any change manifest itself. It is a subject fraught wilh dangers, alarming in their character, to the prosperity of our beloved country. While ihe committee readily concede thai slavery is an evil, yet ihey have not forgotten that so far as Ohio is interested, she has a character lo sustain a Consiiiuiion lo preserve, And whilst guarding, with Jealous watchfulness, Ihe peace, security and liberties of her own citizens, cannot, must not, and upon the broad and immutable principle! of justice, dare not perform an act lhat would militate against the peace and welfare of her lister Stales. Entertaining these opinions, ths committee ask ihe adnptioti of the following resolution: Besotted, That Ihe committee be discharged from the further consideration nf the subject, and that the petitioner! have leave to withdraw Iheir petition!. OHIO LEGISLATURE. SENATE. Wednesday, February 24, 1841. The Senate met punuant to adjournment. Petitions were pre-ented bv Messrs. Hunt. Gln.or and Harris. Mr. Spangler, from ihe cnmmillea on Finance. asked leave lo be discharged from the further consideration of the petition of Jacob Renrh; which wai grarted. .Mr. Hoot, from Ihe committee on Claims, made a report in the case of William Wall, and asked leave lo be discharged; which was agreed to. Mr. Root, from Ihe committee on Kail Roada and Tun.pikei, repnrled back the bill lo amend ihe act to incorporate the Lliiciiinaii, Lebanon and Springfield Turnpike Company, with sundrv intendments: and Ihe hill w as laid on Ihe table. Mr. Holmes, from the committee on Cornnralions. repotted a bill to incorporate a Church in ihe county of Hamilton. Also, a bill lo incornnrale Ihe Reliance rire Engine and Hose Company of Pious, wilh one amendment; which was agreed to, and the bill was passed. Also, the bill to incorporate the Graiiot Hook and Ladder Company, with lundrv amend ments; which were agreed to, and Ihe bill waa paised. Mr. Root reported back Ihe bill to lay out a Stale roa, in the couniieaof llichland, Crawford and Huron, wilh one amendment; which waa agreed lo, and ihe bill passed. Mr. Vance reported a bill to amend ihe act In inenr. porate ihe Uibana, Troy and Greenfield Turnpike Company. Mr. Harris repnrled bill to ineornoraie the Ward. ens and Vestrymen of the Parish of Si. James' Church, W ooaler. Mr. Sill reported a bill to authorize lbs Commil. sioncrs of Portage county to levy a tax for the erec tion ui puunc Dunuings. The hill to amend the act to incorporate the Fire-mens' Insurance Company of Dayton, wat lead t third lime aud passed. A message was received from the Houie, tilting lhat the House had agreed to Ihe resolution of the Senate in relation to printing extra copies of the report of ihe Wardens of the Penitentiary, with one amendment, whirh was to strike oul "three," and inter! "iwo" thousand cnpiei. Mr. Farm nhieried lo atreeinrj to Ilia amendment. and Mr. Spangler gave his views in favor. Mr. Hut-teller would alio vole against the amendment of the Mouse. The Sensto then agreed to the amendment veaa II nays 13. A resolution wai received from Ihe House, proviJ- 2 f .r priming two thousand conies of the i.nna r the Directors of the Institution for the Ulind, fur Ihe use of the (Jeneral Asiemblv, and five hundred eopiei for Ihe use of the Superintend-tnt; which was sgreed to. Mr. Hosteller introduced a bill to incornnrale ths Evangelical Church of Canton, in Slark county. Mr. Waddle introduced a bill to amend the ci noini. ing nut ihe mode nf lrying taxes. Un mollnn nr Mr. t.reen, Ihe Senate agreed lo lake np ihe resolution providing for Ihe admission f John C. Wright on Ihe floor of thtt Senate, lo lake pari in the discussions, fce., in the question nf Ihe contested lest of George W, Holmes, a siltinir member. Mr. tlreen explained the motives and reasuna which actuated him in t fferiog the resolution. .nr. (.lover objected tnihe resolution, and Mr. Green replied In further explanation nf the resolution. Afier a few remarks, Mr. Spangler moved lo recommit the resolution tu the committee on Privileges aud &.r.,,.,B, On Ibis motion, a conversation took place helween Meaara. Crowell, Vatire, and Green, when Mr. McLaughlin moved In amend ihe resolution in audi iiisn. ner as in confine Mr. Wright to matters touching Ihe contested leal. Mr. Taylor, after some remarks, renewed lite mmion lo ref.-r the resolution to the cuinmittet on Privileges and Elections. Some further ronveraatinn look place between Messrs. Vance and Taylor, when Mr. Green withdrew Ilia nr'ninal roltl.,n. ml of. fered one in conformity to the suggestion made by the .sp'BKrr. Explanations were made br Messrs. Oreen. Hum- phreys, and Faran, Ihe latter gentleman moving lo refer the resolution to ihe committee on Privileges and Elections, A debate followed litis motion, between Messrs. Oreen, Faran, Spangler, Haseliine, Thomas, Hum-phreys, Taylor, and Vance, when Ihr" quesli m was laken on referring Ihe resolution; which wis decided in the negativ). yeas 13, naya 15. Tba tSenite look a receii. 3 o'eoc, P. M. The Senate again met. The Speaker stated ihe question to he on agreeing to the resolution providing for the admission of John C. W right to a aeal rn Ihe floor of the Senate, and that he be permitted In take part in Ihe discussion in relaiion In Ihe contested aeal nf (!eo, W. Holme!. Mr. Oreen read several precedenli from ihe Journals of Congress, going to eitsblish the privilege asked fur in ihe ea-e of John C. Wriglil. Mr. Faran thought the precedenli did not nislain lite resolution under eonsiileratittn, nr ihe arguments of the gentleman who had introduced il. Mr. Green again read from the uurnala in support of ihe resolution, and the claims of Mr, Wright lobe heard tut ihe floor of ihe Seuaie, Mr. Faran said he wished Mr. Wright to have Just mrh privileges on Ihii floor, as Mr. Holmes enjotad, and proceeded lo argue lite impropriety nf either of them entering Into til Ine Ueiiaiei ana diicuiiluna that Would grow out of lite qtiesiinu. The question was further discussed by Messrs. Thomas, Nash and Taylor, the latter gentleman offering an amendment to the resolution, providing that John C. Wright be admilled to a leal within ihe bar of Ihe Senate, lo be heard by himself or counsel, in support of his claims to Ihe seat now occupied by (ieurge W. Holmes, luhject to the rules of the Senate.Mr. Spangler addressed ihe Senile in favor of Ih resolution, laying down some certain principle! which would govern liiin, should the reiolulion be adopted. Mr, tireen next addressed Ihe Senile in reply to soma remarks of Mr. Taylor, in which that gentlemen had said lhat the resolution was introduced prematurely, and that it was not treating the committee on Privileges and Elections, with due decorum; and also in relation to the resolution introduced by Mr. Taylor. Mr. 0. concluded by staling his preference for tht original resolution. Mr. Utler then gave his views of the subjeot under consideration, and moved to lay the resolution and amendment under consideration, upon the table. Mr. Vance also gave bis views of tht resolution and amendment proposed, and slated the courst of proceedings in Congress in the case of Moore and Letcher, and was fallowed by Messrs. Utler, Thomas, Green and Nash; after which the question waa put on laying the resolution on the table, and was decided in the affirmative yeas 15, nays 14. Mr. Thomas offered a resolution providing for the election of two Associate Judges fur the county of Miami, on Saturday the 27th instant, which wat afterwards withdrawn by Ihe mover, A resolution was received from Ihe House providing for the election of certain Associate Judges, which was amended, and the resolution was agreed lo. The Speaker laid before Ihe Senate certain reports from the Auditor of Stale, and Board of Public Works. Mr. Crowell introduced a bill to incorporate tht Uustsvus Academy of the county of Trumbull. un motion ot Mr. Thomas, Ihe senate took up the report or the committee on Claims, in the case of Samuel Knghler, and the committee wat discharged. On motion of Mr. Waddle, Ihe Senate took up the reeoluiion directing the Secretary of Stale lo funiiih a seal of the Supreme Court lo the Clirk of Madison county; which was indefinitely postponed. On motion of Mr. Spangler, the Senate retolved ittelf into a committee of Ihe whole, on the orders of the day, and having rose end reported, ipu V . I: j x tic ueiiaiv aojourueu. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, February 24, 1841. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Bills read a third time and pasted. 'A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate ihe Ml. Pleasant Boarding School, and to adjust the difficulties exist' ing between the Orthodox and Hickaite Society of Friends relative thereto," passed March 16, 1839, fveai 30, nayi 34.) A bill to incorporate the Presbyterian Oilmen and Congregation nf Ml. Pleasant, Hamilton county. A bill to incorporate lha town of Fletcher, Miami county. A bill to amend the act to authorize Ihe corporation of the town of Ripley in lay out aireets and alleys. A bill to authorize the Trustees of the Methodist I'.pivcopal Churih or Wayneaville, Warren county, lo sell certain properly. A bill to amend lha act to incorporate the Monroeville and Sandusky City Railroad Company, in Huron county. The bill to provide for Ihe appointment of Commissioners of Sewers and Scavengers, was read a third lime. Mr. Ilrough moved ils indefinite postponement, end proceeded to give his views on the bill al loroe length- Mr. Peikim replied al length, in argument, in aup port of Ihe bill. The object of ibis hill ia to provide fi.r draining the marshy and wet lands in different part! of the Male. In provision! du not extend to a number nf cnuntiea, which am expressly excepted in Ihe bill. The motion was further discussed by Messn, Brough, Worihiitgtnn, Nye, Bliss, Allen, and Bell, and rejected yeae 10, nays 44. The bill was then recommitted lo Ihe committee who reported it. The House adjourned. 8 o'cwt, P. it. The House again met. Sinute Bill pasted. A bill to regulate Ihe limes of holding ihe Judicial Courts in Hamilton county. Mr. Waikins, nn leave, presented a mcuiorl.il from citizens of Zaitesville, remonstrating against ihe passage of Ihe hill (in ils present form,) "to authorize tht loan of certain moneys to the town of Zaitesville, in the county of Muskingum, for lha erection of water works, and oilier purposes:" referred to the standing committee on ihe Judiciary. Mr. Scott, if Harrison, presented a petition for a law making towns, tie., liable for damages dont by mobs, Mr. Cooke presented a petition from members of the rust rreshyienan Church of Lower tsanduiky, praying that said Church may be exempt from taxa tion. llrpirti if Standing Committees. Mr. Griswold, from Ilia standing committee on Finance, to whom waa referred ihe bill lo authorize the Commissioner! of the Canal Fund to borrow money to pay amnunte now dun onntiacturi on the public, wotke of the State, and for the further prosecution of taid works," re ported the lame back wuh amendments I which were laid on Ihe table lo be printed in advance of the other printing. Mr. Cooke reported adveriely to the claim of Gidson W right which report waa agreed to, and the com mittee discharged. Mr. I'erkina reported back the bill to repeal tht act to incorporate the Associate Prtibylerian Congregation of Bloonifield, Muskingum county, and the bill passed. Mr. Marsh reported a bill to incorporate tht town of Lexington, Richland county which waa read the first time. Reports if Select Committees. Mr. BUia reported a bill to incorporate the Rtdgevillt Sltam Mill Com pany, In Lorain county, Mr. Reynold! reported back iht bill to lay out a Siale road in Gallia and Meigacounliet, and lha lame paetted. Mr. Keevei reported back the bill lo tilabluh a House of Refuge, and a House of Correction, in iht city nf Cincinnati, and Iht same waa ordered to a third reading. Mr. Perkins introduced a bill to amend tht act la nrovidt fur the revaluation of real properly in this Slate, passed March 13, 1840. Un motion or Mr. Nye, the bill to incorporate tht Pii Gamma Society of Marietta College, wai taken up, and the amendment of the Senate lo the taint igreed to, Mr. Johr.son, of Slonrot, introduced a bill lo make a iperial appropriation of the three per cent, fund in Center townsh.p, Monroe oounty. Mr. Soott, if Uarris'in, offered a Joint reiolulion providing lhat both Houses should go into an election, al ihe hour of 3 o'clock, P, M on next Saturday, for sundry Associate Judges, and one Major General for Ihe 20i h division of the Ohio Militia I which wat agreed lo. Un motion or Mr. Nye, Ihe following reiolulion waa agreed lo : HeM'tlvtd bu the General Jutmblu nf ths State of Ohio. Thai A. G. Brown, Esq., of Athens, Allien! county, be, and he is hereby, appuinted a Trustee of the Ohio University, in the plari of William Skinner, late of the same county, deceased. Un motion or Mr. Nye, the following resolultoa sa also agreed In t Htsnlfd bu the General Juembt of Ihe State of Ohio, That James Whitney, of H.trmar, in iht couniy of Waahinglnn, he, and he is heriby, appointed one of Iht Trustee! fur managing lauds granted for religioul ptirpotet, in the Ohio Company I purchlle, lu the plara of William Skinner, deceased. On motion of Mr. Ultss, the House resolved itself inlti a committee of the wlmle, Mr, Hawkina in Hit chair, on lha Senate bill lo preserve the purity of elections.The bill being read thiough, wai reported hack to lha House; and after lome lime ipent lit considering an intendment offered by Mr. Btough, Ihe lame wu withdrawn, Mr. Marsh moved to tirike oul of the 3nd aeeiion, 4th line, the words "without any preimt intention of temuving therefrom. " Some f w remaikt wert nude by Mr. Marsh, In favor nf the amendment, and by Mr, Uliss, in opposition, when, ' Mr. I'erkim called the prtvisui queillun; which waa untamed by Ihe House. Tht lull waa Ihen ordered to ba read a third thnt forthwith, tht following pmoni voting in Iht nega ICsnHnssS sa sH aaS'l